Building Industry Partners portfolio, Endeavor Fire Protection, is seeking a Vice President, Technology and Technology Integration to join the leadership team. This role will play a pivotal position in shaping and executing our technology strategy. This role requires a seasoned IT leader with experience in M&A, change management, and the ability to unify systems across Endeavor and its operating companies.
Endeavor is currently the parent company of 4 independently operating fire protection companies with about 250 employees. We are looking for a strategic professional who can execute on the needs of the company today, while developing a roadmap for future growth.
M&A Experience:
- Lead technology due diligence processes for potential acquisitions, assessing IT infrastructure, systems, and capabilities.
- Drive technology integration strategies post-acquisition to ensure seamless transitions and maximized synergies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and prioritize technology-related aspects of potential M&A opportunities.
Change Management:
- Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during technology implementations, upgrades, and organizational changes.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the IT organization and broader company.
Unified System Establishment:
- Develop and execute a strategy to establish a common IT system across Endeavor and its operating companies, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability.
- Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-wide software solutions.
Security Management:
- Define and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard company data and assets.
- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to proactively address potential risks.
Equipment Needs:
- Identify and manage equipment requirements across the organization, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Establish procurement processes and vendor relationships to support equipment needs effectively.
Team Leadership:
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, promoting skill development and career advancement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a proven track record in M&A, change management, and enterprise-wide system implementations.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, security, and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates, including minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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What We Do
Building Industry Partners (“BIP”) is the leading private equity investment firm focused on the U.S. building industry. Founded by Matt Ogden in 2008, BIP is headquartered in Boston, with operating partners and advisors across the U.S.
Our purpose is to build exceptional and enduring businesses, generate world class investment returns, and contribute to elevating the building industry and its workforce through people-focused investment & business principles.
We help to build exceptional businesses, to realize the entrepreneurial visions of the industry's rising stars, and to increase shared prosperity amongst shareholders, management, and our broader workforce through broad-based employee ownership.
Over the past decade, BIP is proud to have been part of building some of the fastest growing and most dynamic businesses in the U.S. building industry’s middle market, including U.S. LBM Holdings, Kodiak Building Partners, Homewood Holdings, and U.S. Fence Solutions/Binford Supply.
